Institutional Equity Derivatives – Listed Options & ETFs

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Oppenheimer's Institutional Equity Derivatives desk executes single stock options, index/ETF options and cash ETF trades for institutional clients. While we have the ability to facilitate customer orders, the desk maintains few positions on its books, allowing us to focus on providing best execution for our clients with no inherent conflicts.
 

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The strategic focus of our team is to enhance Oppenheimer's existing platform with derivatives strategies. We develop trade ideas based off Oppenheimer's fundamental and technical research as well as current market conditions. We follow changes in correlation, volatility and money flows and provide market commentary throughout the trading day. Additionally, we work with clients to develop trade ideas to express a particular macro, sector or single stock view they may hold. Please contact us if you are interested in receiving our "Daily Equity Derivatives Commentary" note and other strategy pieces.
 

Why Use Options?
 

Leverage - Generally, the use of options allows the investor to establish a larger notional long or short position with less capital than would be needed if using equities.
 

Hedging - Options allow investors to tailor their risk profile. Purchasing puts or put spreads is the most common strategy, whether for overall portfolio, sector or single stock hedging.
 

Directional Exposure With Limited Risk - Purchasing options allows for upside or downside exposure with limited or known risk.
 

Price Targeting/Overwriting - Selling puts or selling calls based on levels where one would commit to buy a stock/index or sell a stock/index (known as overwriting).

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